While Lounging Poolside...

by KRISTIN LUCIANO · July 29, 2009

[Photo via AllRecipes]Grill This. If you have yet to realize it by now, this recipe should affirm our love for using the grill to cook. Previous While Lounging Poolside recipes that have used the grill included french fries, corn, grilled cheese, and now pizza can be added to that list. Pizza is not exclusive solely to a brick oven, but can also be cooked on the grill as well.You can adjust the toppings for this recipe of Pizza On The Grill based on your likes and dislikes. Ingredients and directions below...INGREDIENTS:

1 (.25 oz.) package active dry yeast

1 c. warm water

1 pinch white sugar

2 tsp. kosher salt

1 tbs. olive oil

3 1/3 c. all-purpose flour

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbs. chopped fresh basil

1/2 c. olive oil

1 tsp. minced garlic

1/4 c. tomato sauce

1 c. chopped tomatoes

1/4 c. sliced black olives

1/4 c. roasted red peppers

2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

4 tbs. chopped fresh basil

DIRECTIONS: 1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, and mix in sugar. Proof for ten minutes, or until frothy.
2. Mix in the salt, olive oil, and flour until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
3. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth, about 8 minutes.
4. Place dough in a well oiled bowl, and cover with a damp cloth. Set aside to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
5. Punch down, and knead in garlic and basil.
6. Set aside to rise for 1 more hour, or until doubled again.
7. Preheat grill for high heat. Heat olive oil with garlic for 30 seconds in the microwave. Set aside.
8. Punch down dough, and divide in half. Form each half into an oblong shape 3/8 to 1/2 inch thick.
9. Brush grill grate with garlic flavored olive oil.
10. Carefully place one piece of dough on hot grill. The dough will begin to puff almost immediately.
11. When the bottom crust has lightly browned, turn the dough over using two spatulas.
12. Working quickly, brush oil over crust, and then brush with 2 tablespoons tomato sauce.
13. Arrange 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/8 cup sliced black olives, and 1/8 cup roasted red peppers over crust. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons basil.
14. Close the lid, and cook until the cheese melts. Remove from grill, and set aside to cool for a few minutes while you prepare the second pizza.